PANAMA - The investigation continues into the death of a Panama man who died while riding his ATV over the Labor Day weekend. According to New York State Police, 32 year-old Brent Aldrich was killed after he was thrown from his ATV. Police say he … [Read more...]
Police Charge Two Following Drug Investigation
JAMESTOWN - Two city residents have been arrested after drugs and several weapons were found inside their S. Main St. home late last week. City police say officers executed a search warrant at 287 S. Main St. on Friday following an investigation … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown School Superintendent Bret Apthorpe August 2018 Interview
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018. Jamestown School Superintendent Bret Apthorpe discusses the start of the new school year with WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample. … [Read more...]
City Officials Await Formal Request from County to Extend CARTS’ Use of Pine Street
JAMESTOWN - Chautauqua County plans to use the area of Pine St. in downtown Jamestown as the hub for its CARTS buses until further notice, but it has yet to make the formal request to the Jamestown City Council. The Jamestown mayor's office said … [Read more...]
Bemus Point Man Charged for Resisting Arrest
ELLERY - A Bemus Point Man has been arrested for allegedly resisting arrest during an incident that took place early Saturday morning. Chautauqua County Sheriff’s deputies were called to an address on Williams Ave. in the Town of Ellery just after … [Read more...]
Cassadaga Valley School District Overestimated Expenses by $3.2 Million During Three-Year Span
SINCLAIRVILLE - A recent audit by the New York State Comptroller's Office has shown that Cassadaga Valley Central Schools needs to improve its financial management policies and practices. The State comptroller’s office recently reviewed the school … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Offers Back to School Safety Tips for Both Motorists and Students
MAYVILLE - Thousands of students will be heading back to school this week and with that, Chautauqua County Sheriff Joseph Gerace is sending out a list of things to keep in mind to ensure safety for students at the bus stop as well as those walking to … [Read more...]
CARTS Bus Downtown Hub to Remain on Pine Street Until Further Notice
JAMESTOWN – Chautauqua County's CARTS (Chautauqua Area Regional Transit System), buses will continue using the area of Pine St. in downtown Jamestown as its central downtown hub until further notice. That from the Chautauqua County Department of … [Read more...]
Two Men Charged in Separate Police Chase Incidents
JAMESTOWN - A pair of separate high speed chases in Jamestown have led to local men to being arrested. Jamestown police charged 45-year-old Daniel Babyak of Falconer with unlawfully fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle, reckless driving, … [Read more...]
City Man Arrested on Federal Child Pornography Charges
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man is facing federal charges of possessing child pornography. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Buffalo says 33 year-old Matthew Bailer has been charged with possession of child pornography. The charges come after Jamestown … [Read more...]
